Real Madrid Targets Osimhen as Mourinho Sets Return Terms

Real Madrid is reportedly placing Victor Osimhen on their high summer shortlist as they move closer to appointing Jose Mourinho as their next head coach. Mourinho has long admired Osimhen, having first encountered him in Serie A when the striker played for Napoli while Mourinho managed AS Roma.

Mourinho has likened Osimhen to Didier Drogba, emphasizing his power as a forward. Real Madrid believes that Osimhen's arrival would allow Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. to operate in wide positions, enhancing the team's attacking options.

Negotiations regarding Mourinho's potential return to Real Madrid are underway, with initial contact made through his long-time agent, Jorg Mendes. Mourinho has outlined two key conditions for accepting the job: he wants a strong voice in identifying areas that require strengthening and full respect for his coaching staff's autonomy, minimizing outside interference.

This follows a season marked by tension involving Vinícius Jr. and former coach Xabi Alonso.